Anaya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Anaya has its roots in Sanskrit, meaning 'caring' or 'compassionate'. Its journey through language evolution reflects its modern adaptation, while it carries traits of kindness and warmth. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Anaya is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anaya has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Anaya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13555th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6225th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 598th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 412th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anaya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anaya"
Pronunciation
/əˈnaɪə/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Anaya is derived from the Sanskrit word 'anāyā', which means 'caring', 'compassionate', or 'caring for others'.
Meaning
caring, compassionate
Language Evolution
Anaya (Modern English), Anāyā (Sanskrit)
Historical Usage
Anaya gained popularity in the early 21st century as a name choice among parents looking for unique and meaningful names.
Variants & Derivatives
Anaiya, Anayah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Anaya is viewed as a modern and trendy name that conveys kindness and warmth.
Famous People
Anaya Taylor Joy, Anaya F. Khan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anaya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anaya"
"Anaya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13555th of 19264 | 19 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6225th of 27321 | 203 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 598th of 35406 | 7,662 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 412th of 30306 | 9,196 |
Regional Popularity of "Anaya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Anaya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
74.32% 3326th/4475 |
- |
74.56% 4710th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.26% 745th/4582 |
9.20% 475th/5164 |
7.48% 547th/7313 |
8.95% 668th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.21% 566th/3984 |
6.55% 294th/4487 |
6.82% 465th/6822 |
6.17% 387th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anaya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anaya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.